4 Days and 3 Nights Ancascocha and Machu Picchu Trek

Day 1: Cusco - Soqma - Perolniyoc - Racaypata - Abra Kuychiccasa - Chancachuco

1. 1h 30m
   We start early with pick-up from your accommodation and travel for an hour and a half to Soqma (3,000 m / 9,843 ft).
2. Socma Perolniyoc
   1h
   Upon arrival, we will enjoy a delicious breakfast and meet our team.
3. 15h · Admission ticket included
   Then, we begin a three-hour hike to the Perolniyoc waterfall, where you will have time to enjoy the scenery and take pictures.
   
   We continue for another hour to Racaypata, located at the top of the waterfall, where the guide will share information about this important Inca site. We will take a break for lunch, prepared by our mountain chefs.
   
   In the afternoon, we ascend for approximately three hours to the Kuychiccasa pass (4,500 m / 14,764 ft). During the hike, we will see farm fields, alpacas, and, with a little luck, Andean condors.
   
   From the pass, we will descend for about an hour and forty-five minutes to the camp (4,350 m / 14,764 ft), where a comforting dinner and a well-deserved rest under the Andean sky await us.

Day 2: Chancachuco - Ancascocha - Abra Huaynay - Incaracay - Quesqa

1. 5h
   We start the day with an energy-packed breakfast before setting off on a 65-minute hike to a viewpoint with breathtaking views of the La Verónica glacier (5,682 m / 18,642 ft).
   
   Then, we descend for approximately three hours through a beautiful valley, crossing a stream, until we reach the community of Ancascocha (3,900 m / 12,795 ft).
   After a short break, we ascend for an hour with views of the surrounding glaciers until we reach Inca archaeological sites and the spectacular blue lake of Ancascocha.
2. 16h · Admission ticket included
   We enjoy a snack and lunch prepared by our mountain chefs before continuing with a two-hour ascent to the highest point of the hike, the Huayanay pass (4,650 m / 15,265 ft), located on a section of the original Inca Trail.
   
   Finally, we descend, surrounded by breathtaking scenery, to the camp in the Qesqa Valley (3,850 m / 12,631 ft), where a delicious dinner and a well-deserved rest await us.

Day 3: Quesqa - Paucarcancha - Piscacucho, km 82 - Ollantaytambo - Aguas Calientes

1. Paucarcancha Ruins
   6h · Admission ticket included
   We start the day early with a delicious breakfast before beginning a descent of approximately two and a half hours through the Qesqa Valley to the Inca archaeological site of Paucarcancha (3,120 m / 10,236 ft). Here you can see a section of the original Inca Trail, while the guide shares the history and mysteries of the place.
2. 2h
   We continue with a descent of about five hours along a section of the Classic Inca Trail, passing through Llactapata and Cajabamba, until we reach km 82, the starting point of the traditional Inca Trail. Upon arrival, we will take a short break for lunch and rest.
3. Ollantaytambo
   2h
   In the afternoon, we will transfer to Ollantaytambo (2,792 m / 9,160 ft) to board the train to Aguas Calientes (2,040 m / 6,693 ft).
4. Aguas Calientes
   10h
   Upon arrival, we will accompany you to your hotel, and if you still have energy, you can explore this charming town. Later, we will meet for dinner at one of the best local restaurants before resting up for the next day.

Day 4: Aguas Calientes - Machu Picchu - Ollantaytambo - Cusco

1. Aguas Calientes
   1h 30m
   We wake up very early to prepare for our visit to Machu Picchu. We enjoy an early breakfast before boarding the bus to the citadel.
2. Machupicchu
   2h · Admission ticket included
   Upon entering, the guide leads us through the main circuit, sharing historical and cultural information, and then provides free time for photographs and personal exploration.
   Those who have booked an additional hike can climb Huayna Picchu Mountain or Machu Picchu Mountain.
3. Aguas Calientes
   Pass by
   Around noon, we return to Aguas Calientes, where you will have free time for lunch and souvenir shopping.
4. Ollantaytambo
   Pass by
   In the afternoon, we board the Expedition train to Ollantaytambo.
5. Cusco
   Pass by
   In Ollantaytambo, our private transportation will take you comfortably back to your accommodation in Cusco.

Pickup details

We recommend booking hotels in the center of Cusco.
The pickup time is between 04:00 and 04:30 am.

• Service animals allowed
• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
• Not recommended for pregnant travelers
• Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
• It's recommended to arrive in Cusco at least 2 days before the trek so you can get used to the altitude
• Machu Picchu permits are limited and can sell out several months in advance. We recommend booking at least 5 months ahead for travel between May and August.
• Passport name, number, expiry and country is required at time of booking for all participants
• Please ensure your passport is up to date and ready for use on your travel day
• Children aged 12 and over may participate and must be accompanied by a responsible adult at all times.
• Keep in mind this hike is a challenging trek. travellers have to be in good health and physical shape to fully enjoy every moment of this adventure.
• Vegetarian or, vegan options are available, please advise at time of booking if required